Kia Optima: First generation (MS; 2000–2005)
From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content.
Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. ...
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Central door locks
The central door locking switch is located on the driver’s arm rest. It is operated
by depressing the door lock switch. If any door is open when the switch is depressed,
the door will remain loc ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A).
Tightening torque
:4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft) ...
Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system
* The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
(1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag (3) Side impact
air bag (4) Curtain air bag
WARNING
Even in vehi ...